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JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 (AKA: JEWEL FOOD STORE) 5516 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
October 31, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1394
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT STORE DIRTY, USED BAKING SHEETS, PANS AND RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT CLEAN.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FAR RIGHT WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE. FLOORS THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO PRODUCE PREP AREAS, UNDER ALL OTHER BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT, UNDER ALL DELI, BAKERY AND MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ALL GREASE TRAPS. BEHIND DELI DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. CEILING COMPRESSOR FANS IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. WALL IN MEAT ROOM WHERE LARGE, USED GREASE CONTAINERS ARE STORED WITH GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WALL CAULKING AT THE MEAT ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND WITH PINK, SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREPPING AREA/TABLE WHERE BREAD IS PREPPED FOR BAKING. OR, REMOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURE CHECKS. ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL DELI COOLERS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURE CHECKS. ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL DELI COOLERS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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